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Fitness & Health Expo Retains Gymlink Sponsorship
The Australian Fitness & Health Expo has announced the signing of GymLink Australia as its major sponsor for the second consecutive year. Exhibition Manager, Ashley Robertson,...
Feb 9, 2010
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David Beckham fiasco at Mt Smart Stadium: 'tension' in the public sector operating commercially
The LA Galaxy/Oceania All Stars football match in December 2008 was the "wrong event, at the wrong time" according to a report by the New Zealand Auditor-General's Office....
Feb 8, 2010
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Riddington's swim Safety lesson
Former ironman champion Craig Riddington is offering free swimming lessons to counteract Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) current ocean safety 'rip campaign' which urges people...
Feb 8, 2010
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Olympians Fight to Keep 'Boxing Kangaroo'
Australia has defied "ridiculous" orders to tear down a large 'Boxing Kangaroo' flag at the Winter Olympics athletes village in Vancouver over trademark rules. Australian...
Feb 5, 2010
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Final Asian Franchise Announced for World Series of Boxing
Baku in Azerbaijan has been named the fourth and final Asian franchise for this year's inaugural World Series of Boxing, the international city-based series aimed at bridging...
Feb 5, 2010
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South East Asian nations launch new tourism offensive
The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has rolled out a new tourism campaign with the slogan 'Southeast Asia: feel the warmth'. The campaign will target...
Feb 4, 2010
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Non-sponsor Solo launches South African Football competition
Soft drink brand Solo has launched a major South Africa themed football promotion featuring Socceroo Harry Kewell, despite sponsorship rights to the FIFA World Cup being held by...
Feb 3, 2010
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New Zealand Plans to Attract Australian Visitors
The New Zealand Government is to spend $5 million as part of efforts to attract more Australian tourists. Prime Minister John Key, who is also Tourism Minister, said the money...
Feb 2, 2010
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Cricket receives high-level ambush advertising protection
Today's One Day cricket international between Australia and Pakistan at the WACA Ground will be the first major sports event in Western Australia to be protected from ambush...
Jan 29, 2010
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Appointments made to Australia's World Cup Bid Team
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has appointed Rod Allen as Head of Media Relations and Joanna Burns to manage overseas events and coordinate international communications. It...
Jan 27, 2010
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Professional Lifeguards reject 'flawed' SLSA Rip Campaign
The Australian Professional Ocean Lifeguard Association Inc. (APOLA) has criticised Surf Life Saving Australia's (SLSA) Rip Campaign, stating that "despite clear advice from...
Jan 21, 2010
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SportAccord Dubai reveals conference schedule
Details of this year's SportAccord Convention in Dubai have been unveiled. The networking event, which expects around 1,500 delegates from the global business of sport, will be...
Jan 19, 2010
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NRL clubs demand independent commission
National Rugby League clubs have called on News Ltd and the Australian Rugby League (ARL) to hand over control of the game to an independent commission by the start of the...
Jan 18, 2010
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Qatar Tourism hosts UNWTO tourism marketing sessions
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) will host a training workshop on tourism marketing planning from 26th to 28th January 2010. To be held at the Millennium Hotel, Doha the workshop...
Jan 18, 2010
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Betfair's tennis partnership
Hobart-based Betfair Australia will be an official partner of the 2010 Australian Tennis grand slam in a move to "protect the integrity" of the competition, according to the...
Jan 15, 2010
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VicHealth awards head to Alcohol and Obesity Policy Coalitions
The work of two health coalitions, one focused on promoting a safer community drinking culture and the other dedicated to reducing obesity in Australia, were recognised at the...
Jan 14, 2010
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WA Sports Clubs Hit by Griffin Collapse
Sports clubs and community groups in Western Australia are set to lose hundreds of thousands dollars worth of funding as a result of the collapse of coal giant Griffin. Griffin...
Jan 12, 2010
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Introducing the Australian Fitness and Health Expo
Diversified Exhibitions has announced the strategic brand repositioning of its award winning exhibition, the Australian Fitness Expo. The new look Australian Fitness & Health...
Jan 12, 2010
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Managers don't understand employee motivation
Authors Shaun McKeogh and Ann-Maree O’Neill believe that employees need to be motivated and engaged for businesses to maximise productivity and profits. In Reasons 2 Reward ,...
Jan 5, 2010
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New Zealand Triathlon a 'Contact' Sport
Triathlon in New Zealand has been named a 'Contact sport' with Contact Energy announced that it has extended its relationship with Triathlon New Zealand (TriNZ), with the...
Jan 5, 2010
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Fitness to Benefit as Australia Turns to Self-Improvement
Wellness, fitness and recreation will benefit from Australians' desire for self-improvement in 2010. The strong Australian dollar will lead to a boom in international travel,...
Jan 5, 2010
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US Authorities Close Down Les Mills Counterfeiters
In cooperation with US Federal authorities, Les Mills International (LMI) has broken up a North Carolina-based group that traded in counterfeit versions of its group fitness...
Dec 29, 2009
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Club Physical's Richards Named NZ Marketeer of the Year
The Sales and Marketing Institute of New Zealand (SMI) has named Paul Richards, Chief Executive of Auckland's Club Physical, as New Zealand Marketing Professional of the Year....
Dec 24, 2009
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Madame Tussauds to open in Bangkok
Merlin Entertainments is to open a Madame Tussauds attraction in the Thai capital of Bangkok in September 2010. To be located at the Siam Discovery centre, the US$15 million...
Dec 21, 2009
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